Help for Patients and Families
After a serious injury or unexpected death, it can be hard to know where to begin. The articles below explain steps patients and families can take to seek answers and make informed decisions, one step at a time. Hospital Watchdog provides this information for educational purposes. It is not medical or legal advice; decisions about your care or legal rights should be discussed with qualified professionals.
Why Medical Malpractice Attorneys Decline Most Cases
A medical malpractice attorney’s refusal to accept a case does
Patients Face Growing Delays for Medical Records In Washington State
Summary based on reporting by Kristin Goodwillie of the KING
What the AMA Says Doctors Should Tell Patients After a Medical Error—and What Patients and Families Say They Were Never Told
The American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics establishes clear
Why Compassion–Not Credentials–Defines Great Doctors
Reprinted with permission from KevinMD.com Dr. Saad S. AlshohaibSeptember 17,
Nurse Understaffing Increases Medical Errors & Patient Harm
Nurse staffing is widely considered one of the most important
Do You Know About a Hospital Case We Should Report?
Hospital Watchdog investigates serious patient injuries, unexpected deaths, unsafe discharges,